Windows 11 includes a useful AI Actions feature that makes editing images easier and faster. Instead of opening different applications and searching for editing tools manually, you can access several image editing options directly from the right-click context menu. This feature allows you to blur photo backgrounds, erase unwanted objects, remove image backgrounds, and perform visual searches using Bing.
The best part is that you can access these options directly by right-clicking an image on your Windows 11 PC or laptop. Let's explore how this feature works and how to use each available option.
How to Access AI Actions in Windows 11
Open File Explorer and locate your photo or image.
Right-click the image you want to edit.
Hover over the AI Actions option.
You will see four options: Visual Search with Bing, Blur Background with Photos, Erase Objects with Photos, and Remove Background with Paint.
1. Visual Search with Bing
Right-click your image and select AI Actions.
Click Visual Search with Bing.
Bing will search for similar images, objects, and related information.
View the search results to identify products or discover similar pictures.
2. Blur Background with Photos
Select Blur background with Photos from AI Actions.
The image will open in Microsoft Photos.
Adjust the background blur effect to make the main subject stand out.
Preview and save the edited photograph.
3. Erase Objects with Photos
Select Erase objects with Photos.
Your image will open in Microsoft Photos.
Select or brush over unwanted objects or people.
Apply the effect, preview the result, and save your image.
4. Remove Background with Paint
Select Remove background with Paint from AI Actions.
Microsoft Paint will automatically detect the main subject.
The background will be removed, leaving the subject.
Save the image as PNG to preserve its transparent background.
Benefits of AI Actions
Remove unwanted backgrounds from images.
Erase unwanted objects and people from photos.
Blur photo backgrounds using AI.
Search for similar images using Bing.
AI Actions Missing in Windows 11?
Check whether you are right-clicking a supported image file.
Update Windows 11, Microsoft Photos, and Paint.
Restart File Explorer or your computer.
Check whether the feature is available on your Windows version and in your region.
Conclusion
Windows 11 AI Actions makes image editing easier by providing direct access to useful AI-powered tools from the right-click menu. You can edit photos, remove backgrounds, erase objects, blur images, and search visually without manually opening different applications.
